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Lower Egypt
Sesame stalks adorn the fields.. Harvest season from drying to threshing
Green stalks stand tall and dense in the fields under the hot Upper Egyptian sun, heralding the sesame harvest season.…
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Lower Egypt
Pomegranate season in Assiut: a hive of activity between farming and export
Assiut pomegranates are renowned for their distinctive taste and world-famous quality. With the start of the pomegranate harvest season in…
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Upper Egypt
Al-Awamiya in Luxor: A hundred years and the rituals of the Prophet’s birthday remain unchanged
For more than a hundred years, the rituals of the people of Al-Awamiya village in the governorate of Luxor have…
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Lower Egypt
Qena celebrates the Prophet’s birthday… rituals passed down through generations for centuries
For more than four centuries, Qena has retained its distinctive character in commemorating the Prophet’s birthday. As the occasion approaches,…
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Lower Egypt
“Reviving Historic Esna” wins the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2025
The city of Esna, located south of Luxor, has brought Egypt back into the global architectural spotlight after the Agha…
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Lower Egypt
Mermah is a fencing on horse competition and for over 150 years tournaments take place in celebration of the Prophet Mohamed’s birthday in Luxor
The “Marmah” events continue during the celebrations of the Prophet’s Birthday in the village of Manshaat Al-Amari, affiliated with the…
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The Umrah Journey: A Cultural Experience Between History and Modernity
At 7:30 p.m., Luxor International Airport was unusually crowded. There were many faces, features worn out from waiting, and eyes…
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Upper Egypt
The Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary: “The Cycle” tours villages with hymns and joy
With the arrival of August, celebrations begin for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which take on a special…
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Greater Cairo
Sam Kean: Experimental archaeology brought the past to life.. and I always knew I wanted to write about Egypt
The experience of reenacting aspects of Egyptian civilization was incredible. In a world where history is often reduced to books…
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Upper Egypt
Okra: Esna’s traditional cuisine that brings back the flavors of lentils and shululu
In one of the quiet alleys branching off from Khnum Temple Street in the city of Esna, south of Luxor,…
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